Budhikhamar - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Budhikhamar is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Charamal and around 62 km from Sambalpur. Bhaliakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhikhamar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhikhamar is 382303. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Budhikhamar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Budhikhamar

As per Census 2011, Budhikhamar village has a total population of 337 people, consisting of 177 males and 160 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 241 literate and 96 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Budhikhamar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Budhikhamar

Budhikhamar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Budhikhamar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Budhikhamar. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Budhikhamar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Budhikhamar is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhikhamar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Budhikhamar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Budhikhamar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Budhikhamar village are given below:

FAQs about Budhikhamar